A Closer Look Into the Wilderness Society Including Founders and Notable Leaders

By: Vermon, Laura

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The Wilderness Society is a body committed to preserving and protecting the wilderness. This book provides information on the major concerns and campaigns supported by this group such as the wilderness act, National Forest Management Act of 1976, Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, National Landscape Conservation System, and others. Also included are quick biographies of the founders of the Wilderness Society such as Harold C. Anderson, Harvey Boome, Bernard Frank, Aldo Leopold, Benton MacKaye, Bob Marshall, Ernest Oberholtzer, and Robert Sterling Yard.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 127619885X
• ISBN13: 9781276198851
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.7"